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Truck driver reviewing a tablet beside a semi-truck with text: “10 Questions to Ask Before Signing a Lease Purchase Driving Job.”

February 23, 2026 Mark E Driver Advocacy & Industry News, Trucking Career Advice No comments yet

The Ultimate Lease Purchase Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask

If you’ve been a Class A truck driver for more than a minute, you’ve seen the “be your own boss” ads. The […]

Truck driver reviewing paperwork next to a semi-truck with text: “Lease Purchase Traps — How to Protect Your Class A Truck Driver Career.”

February 19, 2026 Mark E Driver Advocacy & Industry News No comments yet

Lease Purchase vs Company Driver: How to Make the Right Move

Let’s be real: the dream of being your own boss is what keeps many a Class A truck driver grinding through the […]

White semi-truck at sunset with glowing ghost-like driver figure and text: “The $8,000 Ghost.”

February 18, 2026 Mark E Driver Advocacy & Industry News No comments yet

The Stranger-to-Stranger Cost Center: Why It’s Time for a Better Model

In the current transportation market, the “Ghosting Tax” has become a line item that most carriers simply accept as the […]

Truck driver in safety vest looking at his phone near a white semi-truck with text: “Fuel Prices Up Again, How Class A Truck Drivers Can Save More Per Mile.”

February 12, 2026 Mark E Driver Advocacy & Industry News No comments yet

How to Beat High Fuel Prices: Practical Tips for Class A Drivers

The road doesn’t care about your margins, but your bank account does. As of February 2026, Class A truck drivers are navigating a […]

Truck driver standing at a travel hub with a blue semi-truck, with text: “2026 Trucking Outlook. New Travel Hubs & High-Paying Class A Lanes.”

February 4, 2026 Mark E Driver Advocacy & Industry News No comments yet

New Freight Hotspots in 2026: Best Lanes for Class A Drivers

Let’s be honest: in 2026, finding a decent place to park, eat, and shower shouldn’t feel like a second job. […]

Graphic promoting “Trucking Companies Hiring Near Me” with a blue semi-truck on the road at sunset and a driver standing beside it; text reads “2026 Guide for Class A Drivers.”

January 30, 2026 Mark E Driver Advocacy & Industry News No comments yet

2026 CDL-A Job Search: Trucking Companies Hiring Near Me Right Now

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has overhauled the way carriers operate this year. The biggest shift for every Class A truck […]

Truck driver inside a semi truck at sunset with text highlighting top paying trucking companies in 2026 and where the money is moving.

January 21, 2026 Mark E Driver Advocacy & Industry News No comments yet

Where the Best Truck Driver Paychecks Are in 2026

If you want to maximize your trucker salary, you have to look at the sectors that are recession-proof. Private fleets and LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) carriers are […]